Tag Archives: Blown Covers Contest

Rainbow Pride

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Today was the big Pride Parade in Chicago, attended by an estimated 1 million—a larger and more jubilant celebration than usual, owing to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down DOMA earlier this week. We may have celebrated a little … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Happy Halloween, all you night owls, who might still be up and at your computers (or iPads). Here’s the Halloween report from our house in Chicagoland, spanning the last several days. This was the scene here on Saturday, as Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Spooked!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Charlotte is still being good about sticking to her diet, but hasn’t been as vigilant about getting in her evening walks of late. So when she and Daisy Mouse finally did head out for some exercise last night, after several … Continue reading →

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Blackie’s Night Out

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

It’s gotten chillier with the arrival of fall, but that hasn’t stopped Blackie from taking the occasional (unauthorized) excursion over the patio fence — especially when there’s been the promise of a good meal on the other side. The other … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Well, Friday wasn’t so bad, but Thursday we had a heat index of 110 degrees out here in Chicagoland. Whew! Here’s a “tidied up” version of Dad’s breakfast table doodle from yesterday showing Miss Charlotte cooling off in the sprinkler—a … Continue reading →

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Cover Girls by Gayle

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Gayle Kabaker, Illustrator, Superstar Today’s post opens with a shout-out to my good (& wonderfully talented) friend Gayle Kabaker, whose beautiful illustration of two brides graces the June 25th issue of The New Yorker, on newsstands now. Again, congratulations, Gayle—no … Continue reading →

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Not The New Yorker

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

As promised in Wednesday’s post, here is Aaron Mouse’s drawing of Charlotte, modeling for a pretend New Yorker cover. —Not the New Yorker? Heck, this image isn’t even an official Blown Covers Contest submission! —Somehow, in between all the hustle … Continue reading →

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Beauty & the Beach

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Today, our resident artist mouse, Aaron, is sharpening his pencils and getting ready to draw the lovely Charlotte for this week’s beach-themed Blown Cover Contest. Aaron has promised to be on his best behavior, and to make her look glamorous— versus … Continue reading →

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Cover Girl

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Being just a wee bit vain, Charlotte loves to model. So when Aaron Mouse asked if he could draw her for a magazine cover proposal, she couldn’t have been more thrilled: “Just make me look like a movie star, OK?” … Continue reading →

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